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Cedar Creek Elem.

Elementary School · LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII

2600 SW 3RD ST, Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Enrollment

477

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,344 of 2,221

In Lee's Summit

#16 of 27

public schools

In district

#15 of 26

LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII

School environment

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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5.9/10

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About Cedar Creek Elem.

Cedar Creek Elem. is a public elementary school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII. Cedar Creek Elem. serves approximately 477 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Cedar Creek Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,344 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Cedar Creek Elem. show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.8 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,841
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Cedar Creek Elem. — Students at Cedar Creek Elem. score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

14.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 61.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 67.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
52.4%
ELA
60.7%
2025
Math
49.2%
ELA
58.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.9/10.

How Cedar Creek Elem. Compares

See how Cedar Creek Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
40th percentile in MO
Academic
7.3/10
Very Good
Growth
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
8.8/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
15%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.6%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

2600 SW 3RD ST, Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cedar Creek Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WESTVIEW ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LEE'S SUMMIT ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Kansas City), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lee's Summit, see our Lee's Summit schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi
School Distance Rating
LONGVIEW FARM ELEM. Lee'S Summit 1.2 mi 5.7
OUR LADY OF THE PRESENTATION SCHOOL Lee'S Summit 1.5 mi 5.9
LEES SUMMIT ACADEMY Lee'S Summit 1.9 mi 6.4
WESTVIEW ELEM. Lee'S Summit 2.0 mi 7.6
HAZEL GROVE ELEM. Lee'S Summit 2.8 mi 5.2
PLEASANT LEA ELEM. Lee'S Summit 2.5 mi 4.0
PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE Lee'S Summit 2.6 mi 5.4
HAWTHORN HILL ELEM. Lee'S Summit 3.2 mi 3.8
LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGH Lee'S Summit 3.3 mi 7.8
LEE'S SUMMIT ELEM. Lee'S Summit 3.0 mi 7.6
LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGH Lee'S Summit 3.1 mi 7.1
FREDA MARKLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD Kansas City 3.5 mi 5.2
SUMMIT POINTE ELEM. Kansas City 4.0 mi 6.1
ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kansas City 3.3 mi 7.4
R-7 Online Academy Lee'S Summit 3.3 mi
RAYTOWN SOUTH SR. HIGH Raytown 4.2 mi 5.0
LANGSFORD HOUSE Lee'S Summit 3.5 mi
ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF GREATER KANSAS CITY Kansas City 3.8 mi 7.5
LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGH Lee'S Summit 3.6 mi 7.9
SOUTHWOOD ELEM. Raytown 4.7 mi 3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64081 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,490

Median Home Value

$333,400

Median Rent

$1,449/mo

Population

25,293

College Educated

51.3%

Homeownership

72.1%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Median Age

39.7

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School Rating
ANTONIA ELEM. Imperial, MO 5.9
ATLAS ELEMENTARY St. Louis, MO 5.9
BLUE RIDGE ELEM. Columbia, MO 5.9
FAXON ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO 5.9
HANNAH COLE PRIMARY Boonville, MO 5.9
OUR LADY OF THE PRESENTATION SCHOOL Lee'S Summit, MO 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cedar Creek Elem.

What grades does Cedar Creek Elem. serve?

Cedar Creek Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cedar Creek Elem.?

Cedar Creek Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Elem. is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cedar Creek Elem. rank in MO?

Cedar Creek Elem. ranks #1,344 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Cedar Creek Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Creek Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cedar Creek Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Creek Elem. has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cedar Creek Elem. a charter school?

No, Cedar Creek Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cedar Creek Elem. a Title I school?

No, Cedar Creek Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Creek Elem.?

14.5% of students at Cedar Creek Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
19 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%

District

LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
District Enrollment
17,797
Schools in District
29
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,841
District Rank
#15 of 26

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